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The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Western Cape, South Africa
South Africa’s most popular tourist destination offers the urban thrills of Cape Town, its adjacent wine country and an aura of the rich political history of South Africa. The Overberg's perfect whale-watching perches provide excitement of a different nature. The Garden Route's lakes and forests and the Klein Karoo's ostrich-farming towns and vineyards present another take on the Cape. For extra kicks, try bungee jumping or cage-diving among Great Whites.
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1. Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Discover Cape Town, Cape Town City, Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Winelands all in one day in a private vehicle with your very own tour guide. Your tour guide will ensure that you have explored the city, the Cape Peninsula or Cape of Good Hope as well as the Cape Winelands in a single day. For a maximum wine tasting experience, we highly recommend the exclusive Constantia Wine Route.
Inclusions: Chapman's peak toll fee, Private Tour guide/driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town, Bottled water onboard the vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional), Entrance Fees: Table Mountain cable car @ R360.00 per adult; R180.00 per child, Entrance Fees: Cape of Good hope main gate @ R320.00 per adult; R160.00 per child, Entrance Fees: Boulder's penguins colony @ R160.00 per adult; R80.00 per child
Reviewed By nobenathibungane
Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines
2. 2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
What a fantastic way to experience the winelands, from between the ears of a horse. Our 2 Hour trail ride will start off with a short lesson for novices, after which we will head out onto our own nursery farm, and then cross to our neighbouring wine farm. Your ride will take you through vineyards, farmland and indigenous fynbos, all with spectacular views of Table mountain. We do not mix groups, so you will not be held back or put under pressure from other guests. Everyone gets exactly the ride they want, be that a gentle walk through vinyards, or a fast paced canter down a farm track. Your guide will be a local guide, with vast knowledge of South-African culture, the local area and natural horsemanship.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By adamdryden
My wife and I did a full day horseback riding tour with Louise and had an amazing time. We booked directly through her website (can't put a URL on TA - search for Horseback Riding at Pink Geranium and you will find it) and the communication was excellent from the start. It is clear that Louise wants to give the customer a riding experience that is well tailored to what they want, what their riding capabilities are and what is best for the horses. My wife rides a fair bit whereas I am a beginner rider - she paired us each up with a perfect horse. Kelly's would require a bit more attention which kept Kelly engaged and mine was a well seasoned horse that still had lots of capability with the right rider. It was just the two of us and Louise on the tour which made for great riding, and great conversation. A picnic lunch was packed for us and we rode to a perfect spot to enjoy scenery and the food Lou had made. Unfortunately, and randomly, both of the wine farms we stopped at were closed for the day so we could not do tastings, but Lou brought wine, and got a bottle from one of the closed vineyards for us to enjoy on our first stop and over lunch. This was not a huge issue for us as we were doing wine tastings the next day, and this excursion was more about the riding than it was the wine. It is clear that Louise takes care of the horses and they all appeared to be healthy and sound. The horse my wife was riding (Princess) ended up lame at the end of the ride (which happens with any horse for many reasons) and after a short period of assessment, Louise decided it best that she not have a rider on her for the last couple kilometers. So, Kelly jumped on the horse that Louise was riding and Lou walked beside Princess the rest of the way back. It would have been easy for someone to cared less about the health of the animal to force the horse through the soreness. This is what you want to see from someone who works with animals! (Louise updated us and Princess was checked by the Vet the next day, and had no major injury - just soreness and will be off work until healed). Note that we rode in English saddles and I suspect that she puts everyone on an English saddle. So it's not the cushy/comfy western saddle that some people would be used to on many commercial "trail rides". But what you get with this ride is not a commercial "trail ride". It is far beyond that. It is the best way to see the beautiful wine country for horse people and I can't recommend it enough.
3. Scenic Cape Peninsula Private Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Go on a unique private day trip to discover the Cape Peninsula. Hop on your favorite local’s car and enjoy the most scenic ride of your life. From cliff views to sea-side towns, vineyards, beach vibes, and cute penguins. Hit the road and explore what’s outside of Cape Town with a local.
Inclusions: Entrance for Cape Point National Park, Entrance to Chapmans Peak Drive, Tasting of 3 wines, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private Tour, Local Guide, Hotel pick up and drop off
Exclusions: Lunch is not included, your guide is happy to recommend restaurant options in the area.
Reviewed By BuonGusto380
On the 14 th of march we had the great pleasure of meeting up with Caley for a dsicovery of Capetian foods. Well, we discovered way more , we truly discovered how beautifull the local people of Capetown are. Caley was polite, well versed in the subject of food and general info about her beloved city, and had a great sense of humor. We had the most memorable day and just fell in love with the Mother city...
4. Cape Of Good Hope and Penguins Full Day Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Enjoy a full day shared tour of the Cape Peninsula with highlight stops in the Bo-Kaap, Camp's Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Marvel at the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard as you travel along the scenic coastline between the mountains and the ocean. See the best of Cape Town on a fun-filled, scheduled tour while sharing the experience with a small group with personal guided interaction.
Inclusions: Shared tour guide/driver, vehicle and fuel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Chapman's Peak toll fees, Bottled water in the minivan
Exclusions: Seal Island ticket @ ZAR 110.00 per adult; ZAR 60.00 per child, Cape of Good Hope ticket @ ZAR 340.00 per adult; ZAR 170.00 per child, Boulder's Penguins colony @ R170.00 per adult; R80.00 per child, Lunch, Drinks and Tips (optional)
Reviewed By emmiliaaa
We spent a few days in Cape Town, however we would have missed so much if we didnt do this tour. Our guide not only took us to interesting places but he knew so much about each place and you could tell he really has a passion for Cape Town, its history and its people. Table Mountain was a big tick off the bucket list and our guide knew the perfect time for us to go in order to avoid the crazy long lines we had heard of. The best view of Cape Down is from way up in the clouds and we loved every part of the day !
5. Private Full-Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 233 reviews
This tour is designed to introduce guests to one of South Africa's finest and most famous wine producing regions. Tours and Tastings are conducted by specialist wine tour guides, to give in-depth insight and information about the wines tasted and the region. It is a tour that can be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys wine, no matter their wine knowledge.
Inclusions: All Tasting and Cellar tour fees at Wine Tasting stops, Private transportation, In the vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Wine purchases, Wine enjoyed with lunch, Enjoyed with lunch
Reviewed By 579julianf
We had a great time with John and also a lot of wine. The region is beautiful and well worth the trip.
6. Hi5 Tandem Paragliding Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 181 reviews
Hi5 Tandem Paragliding is a company who love to share the ease, exhilaration and absolute freedom of tandem paragliding flights. Tandem paragliding flights are done from Lions Head and Signal Hill within the spectacular Table Mountain National Park. With a well organised and professional service you can relax and enjoy the ultimate tandem paragliding experience with Hi5 Tandem Paragliding. Seapoint promenade opposite the Winchester Mansion and the fields at the Glen Country Club/Bungalow Restaurant are the two preferred paragliding landing fields. Tandem paragliding flights vary in length as they are very dependent on weather conditions and can vary from about 8 to 20 minutes. Hi 5 Paragliding pilots pride themselves on the quality and duration of the paragliding flights, so they will paraglide with you for as long as possible because they love to fly! We will also return you to your vehicle on the mountain after the flight free of charge.
Inclusions: Free Parking at meeting points, Certified Tandem Paragliding Instructor, Tandem Paragliding Instructional Flight from Signal Hill/Lions Head (weather dependant), Free shuttle back to takeoff point after Tandem Paragliding Flight.
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Curiosity04967517711
An amazing experience soaring above the city skyline. The control room kept in contact with us throughout the day as the weather can be unpredictable. The pilots are highly experienced, having flying hours throughout the world. Safety is the highest priority for them. All the staff we came in contact with were extremely professional and friendly.
7. Cape Peninsula Guided Private Day Trip from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
The Cape Peninsula is a spectacularly beautiful area and exploring it is an essential experience for any visitor to Cape Town. Enjoy a private day tour which includes all the main attractions such as a boat trip (optional) to Seal Island at Hout Bay harbour, the scenic route along Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape Point Nature Reserve, the penguins at Boulders Beach in Simons Town, Scarborough, Misty Cliffs, Kommetjie and many more attractions to fill your day. Explore at your own pace with a friendly, professional tour guide in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance charges (allow approx R500pp)
Reviewed By DHEHAM
This company, BornInAfrica, is amazing. I had the pleasure of dealing with their owner Dave. Dave was very quick to respond to all my queries (quite a few!) and really thought with me as to how to make the best out of my experience. I had severe time constraints but Dave managed to work around these. Even with 24 hours, Dave and his team are able to get you a wonderful game drive. The tour is great value and seems very well organised. Unfortunately due to a covid test requirement which arrived late, I never was able to fly to South Africa. Dave was very understanding and is wonderful to do business with. I am already in the process with Dave to reschedule for a date in the future. I can genuinely say BornInAfrica and Dave is an amazing team and you will not be disappointed dealing with them.
8. Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 549 reviews
For wine lovers who want to get insider knowledge of the South African wine industry or just enjoy the amazing Cape Winelands. This is a private day tour with a specialist wine guide that you can design by choosing four wine estates in the Stellenbosch/Franschhoek/Paarl area for wine tastings, or we provide a customised itinerary to you.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All wine tastings are included. Alcoholic beverages for lunch are excluded., Bottled water
Exclusions: The restaurant can be chosen upfront by client or recommended by us.
Reviewed By Timothy S
We had a fantastic day out with Marlene on the Cape of Good Hope and Constantia tour. She is a really interesting guide, a careful driver, and a whole lot of fun.We loved the rugged beauty of the Cape and the fantastic wineries of Constantia. Marlene is a very considerate guide and went out of her way to show us the ostrich farm when my wife missed spotting one on the way the the Cape of Good Hope lighthouse! We hope one day to return to the beautiful city of Cape Town when this terrible situation in the world has passed and we would love to spend time again with Marlene.
9. Cape of Good Hope-Cape Point & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 221 reviews
Join us on a Full Day Cape Peninsula Private Tour to the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point, Chapmans Peak and Boulder's Penguins Colony, affording you the opportunity to see all the key sightseeing attractions that Cape Town has to offer. On this tour, guests will have the option to customise the tour to suit their requirements as they will have their own personal tour guide in a private vehicle with personal guided interaction. Highlights that can be experienced on this tour include the Bo-Kaap, Atlantic Seaboard, Hout Bay (the Gateway to Seal Island), Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point Vineyard, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Muizenberg. This is one of the best ways to see some of the major highlights Cape Town has to offer in a customisable private tour.
Inclusions: Toll Fees at Chapmans Peak, Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town, Bottled water onboard the vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees to Boulders penguins colony @ R170.00 per adult; R80.00 per child under 14 years, Entrance fees to Seal island boat trip @ R110.00 per adult; R60.00 per child, Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope main gate @ R340.00 per adult; R170.00 per child under 12 years, Optional Funicular to Cape Point light house @ R80.00 per adult; R40.00 per child, Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting fees at Cape Point Vineyards: R60.00 per adult for 4 wines
Reviewed By nobenathibungane
Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines
10. Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 134 reviews
Join us on a sightseeing trip to the most south westerly point of Africa in a small group.Comfort as well as a much better personal interaction quality with the driver guide is guaranteed.See the penguins from point blank and get personal with the richest floral kingdom in the world.Pick ups and drop offs are at door to door service.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, all entrance fees into national parks and boat trip to seal island
Reviewed By Kay_Khumalo
My daughter and I had a really great trip. Xavier was on time, professional and very informative. I would definitely recommend him for a tour guide!
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